>>1086596Buy a gravel bike, equipped with
700x40 (38 to 42) tyres
shimano alfine 8 gear hubs
road levers + inline/cyclocross levers (pic)
road calipers
you'll get a fast bike, comfortable for commuting, several hand positions and with a IGH that are amazing for city riding.
also, at that tyre width, you'll have no worries about pinch flats or anything like that.